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If you feel like there is always another security measure you need to consider, you’re right and this reality is actually a very good thing. The security landscape is indeed continuously changing and evolving.

You must constantly evaluate and revaluate your security processes because one single solution to satisfy all of your security concerns and needs does not exist. Consequently, it’s wise to employ a multi-factor security (MFA) strategy.

You and your members are familiar with the “something I have” and “something I know” categories, but those two factors alone have limitations in today’s complex security environment.

The physical devices your members use, whether it’s a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone were considered as an integral layer of security, but this is no longer thought to be true because these devices can be stolen. And, due to the rise of social media, your members may post all sorts of information that can be used by fraudsters to determine the correct answers to security questions. As an example, online quizzes on social media (e.g., Buzz Feed) can be used as tools for fraudsters to phish for information.

The “something I have” category is only available through the implementation of biometrics. Biometrics are an effective third-factor in a MFA security offering for your members because they utilize something fraudsters can’t duplicate, the unique personal and physical identifiers of your members.

It’s important to consider and assess to what degree your members will be comfortable and willing to adopt biometric security measures. Continue advancing your knowledge about these options and the biometrics landscape, by watching “Biometrics: Enhancing Member Experience & Security.”

Q2 is the NAFCU Services Preferred Partner for a single platform virtual banking solution, including online and mobile. Learn more about Q2 by visiting www.nafcu.org/Q2.

In bringing Apple Pay to consumers, Apple wanted to deliver the highest quality transactions possible. So who did they turn to? Those who’ve built the scalable payment infrastructure that is the envy of others – MasterCard.

We believe that payments should always be a simple proposition to the consumer – but once you get under the hood, there’s a very sophisticated network in place that enables any of us to walk into a store and make a purchase – trusting that our cards will work as we expect them to. We realize that consumers don’t care about that – but what they do want to know is that their information and their money are secure. Through the work that MasterCard did with Apple and with the active engagement of the first four issuers – we’ve delivered the most secure combination of technologies that we’ve ever deployed:

1.Apple Pay Transactions Will Work Just Like Any Other MasterCard Transaction

Transactions that originate from Apple Pay will work the same as any other MasterCard transaction. The consumer will see the card they wish to use in their iPhone from the issuer that they are used to doing business with, the merchant sees a MasterCard transaction – either the familiar contactless form in store or Digital Secure Remote Payment for in-app. Apple is never in the transaction path.